Programs 4 People

Programs 4 People is provided by IDA
This page provides online access to a number of resources, programs and services from private, non-profit and governmental agencies for people living with debilitating conditions.
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Basics: ADA Title I: Employment / ADA Title II: State & Local Entities / ADA Title III: Public Accommodations (stores, common areas) / ADA Title IV: Telecommunication.
ADA Helpline 1-800-949-4232
Americans with Disabilities Act Information and Assistance Hotline 1-800-514-0301, International 1-202-541-0301
ADA Hot Links and Document Center
The Americans Disabilities Act of 1990, Title I and V
ADA Centers
Assistance Animal Information
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Assessing a Request to Have an Animal Under Fair Housing Act 2020
Assistance Animals from Hud.gov
Fact Sheet on Hud’s Assistance Animals Notice 2020
HUD Charges Housing Providers With Discrimination 2021
Overview of Assistance Animals in Housing 2019
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act- Dept of Justice 2004
Service and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing 2013
SERVICE DOGS
SERVICE ANIMAL REVISION: “Service animal” definition changed to dogs only (with exception of mini-horses under specific conditions). Final rule published in the Federal Register 9/15/2010, which went into effect 3/15/2011. More information: •NEW ADA Revisions Limit “Service Animals” to Dogs •How was the definition of “service animal” changed July 23, 2010? •Title II Fact Sheet •Text of Revised Title II Regulation •Final Rule for Title III •Title III Fact Sheet •Text of Revised Title III Regulation •2011 Revised Service Animal Definitions and Rules
ADA Business Brief: Service Animals
ADA Definition of the Term Disability
ADA Act of 1990, Titles I and V
2011 ADA Service Animal Definitions and Rules
ADA Guide ADA Helpline 1-800-949-4232
Belle the Beagle Honored for Saving the Day
Commonly asked questions about service animals in places of business
Comprehensive Resource List for PTSD Veterans and Service Dogs
Dogs chase nightmares of war away
Dogs for Invisible Disabilities
Dogs go the distance: Program provides service to veterans with PTSD
The Human-Animal Health Connection
International Guide Dog Federation
No Dogs Allowed? Federal Policies on Access for Service Animals
Psychiatric Service Dog Partners
Settlement Agreement for Motel Regarding Service Animals
Veterans, PTSD and Psychiatric Service Dogs
What is the Difference Between Support Animals and Service Animals? People: Pets
What Makes An Animal More Than Just A Pet? Service Animals Assist People with Many Types of Disabilities. Learn the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Animals and Emotional Support Animals.
Woman with Cryoglobulinemia and Her Service Dog Bring Hope to Others
What is a Psychiatric Service Dog?
Crisis Resources
If you feel you or someone else is in danger or you are having a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Suicidal Thoughts and Depression:
- Crisis Text Line Text “HOME” to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 800-950-6264 NAMI Text “NAMI” to 741741
- Samaritans in United Kingdom 116 123
- Lifeline in Australia 13 11 14
- Suicide Prevention
- The Alliance of Hope
Suicide Awareness and Loss:
Children and Teens:
- Boys & Girls Town National Hotline 1-800-448-3000
- Covenant House NineLine 1-800-999-9999
- Childhelp (Child Abuse) 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- National Center For Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
- National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Emergency Preparedness:
- DisasterAssistance.gov Accessibility Statement
- Access to Disaster Help and Resources
- Emergency Readiness for People with Disabilities
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
- Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
Poisoning:
- American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Substance Abuse:
- Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800-234-0246
- Al-Anon 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
- National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (41-800-662357)
- United Kingdom: Drinkline, the National Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282
Violence:
- Childhelp (Child Abuse) 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- National Center For Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
- National Center on Elder Abuse 1-800-677-1116
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
- Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-621-HOPE (1-800-621-4673)
- United Kingdom: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
- International: Global directory of abuse hotlines / resources
Disability Benefits Info
Allsup: Representation service for disability claims. Free Consultation Tell them IDA sent you.
Applying for Disability Benefits with Chronic Illness
Common Mistakes When Social Security is Denied
Disability Articles by Scott E. Davis, P.C.
Disability Evaluation Resource
Disability Insurance Issues (excellent resources and links)
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
The Faces and Facts of Disability from the SSA
How to Qualify For Medicaid and CHIP Health Care Coverage
MCS Legal Help – Michael Walkup
Scott E. Davis, P.C.- Disability Attorney. Specializing in FM and CFIDS/ Case histories and article.
Six Advantages of Representation for SSDI
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool
Social Security and Disability Resource Center: Not an SSA.gov site.
Disability Rights and Advocacy
ADA Definition of the Term Disability
ADAPT: Disability rights activism
Administration for Community Living – Programs and Activities
American Association of People with Disabilities
Corporation for National and Community Service – Social Media Hub
Equal Access to Transportation
FindLaw – law, lawyers, legal search engine
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA): Medicare and Medicaid information.
Legal Aid in Your Area: Legal Services Corp
National Service Opportunities: Questions & Answers for People with Disabilities
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Physicians’ Disability Services and Pds Disability Facts Newsletter: Web Links
Resources on Individualized Education Programs for Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Welfare to Work: Links welfare recipients to State Web pages which include links to sites containing information and employment openings; information on the status of government welfare-to-work programs
Disabilities in the Workplace
Accommodation Information by Disability
Accommodation Issues for Employees with Hidden Disabilities (webcast)
ADA and Rehabilitation Act Compliance and Other Disability Related Laws
ADA Helpline 1-800-949-4232
CareerOneStop Resources for Workers with Disabilities
disABLED person.com (resources + employment)
Disability and Employment Community of Practice
EEOC Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
EEOC Tips for Applicants with Disabilities Applying for Federal Jobs
Ideas for Writing an Accommodation Request Letter
Information, Resources And Support For Today’s Women
Injured Workers Bill of Rights
Office of Disability Employment Policy
OPM Schedule A Hiring Authority
Pre-Offer, Disability-Related Questions: Do’s and Don’ts
Social Security Administration Ticket to Work
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Benefits
What Can You Do Campaign for Disability Employment
Workers Compensation Information and Forum: WC information by state, message board, good links.
Fair Housing Act
DISABILITIES
The Fair Housing Act Basics: Residential Housing, 4+ Attached Units. Landlord and Owner Residences.
The Fair Housing Act (800) 669-9777
Fair Housing Act Protection Against Disability Discrimination
Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Agencies
Fair Housing Laws and Presidential Executive Orders
Fair Housing Title VIII: Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
Assessing a Request to Have an Animal Under Fair Housing Act 2020
Assistance Animals from Hud.gov
Fact Sheet on Hud’s Assistance Animals Notice 2020
HUD Charges Housing Providers With Discrimination 2021
Overview of Assistance Animals in Housing 2019
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act- Dept of Justice 2004
Service and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing 2013
Help Resources – Medication Assistance
If you cannot afford your medications, you may want to contact the drug manufacturer to see if they can assist you! There are also several other Foundations for Medication and Co-Pay Assistance below:
CancerCare 866-55-COPAY
Good Days 877-968-7233
Healthwell Foundation 800-675-8416
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572
National Organization for Rare Disorders 800-999-6673
Needy Meds 800-503-6897
Patient Access Network Foundation 866-316-7263
Patient Advocate Foundation 800-532-5274
Patient Services Inc. 800-366-7741
The Assistance Fund 855-845-3663
Help Agencies – National, Federal & State
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Benefit Finder by Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov. Official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
Benefits for Children with Disabilities by the Social Security Administration
E-Gov. The official U.S. gateway to all government information. Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
Eldercare Locator. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Employment Network Directory. List of companies hiring people with disabilities. Many of these companies work with The Ticket to Work Program and people on disability benefits. Many of the jobs are work at home.
The Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords and real estate companies as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions and homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable to persons because of: race or color; religion; sex; national origin; familial status or disability.
Food Pantry Locator. Ample Harvest provides a search engine to help locate a Food Pantry in your area (not all government based).
Grants and Funding Resources from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Head Start (Provides educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to economically disadvantaged children).
Healthcare.gov. Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.
Healthfinder.gov. Provides links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations for seniors and others.
Home and Community Based Services Waiver. Long Medicaid now pays for a comprehensive range of home and community services that provide alternatives to unnecessary institutional care. Contact your State Medicaid Single Entry Point (SEP) Agencies.
Housing Information for Disabled Persons
HUD Housing Programs. Site provides information related to housing options for seniors including information on HUD housing programs. Disability Rights and Resources.
HRSA – Health Resources and Services Administration. Low Cost Health Care. Find a Health Care Center. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Site contains information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which can assist with heating bills.
The National Council on Independent Living. Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities.
National Council on Disability – Health Care
National Institute on Aging. Site provides aging-related health information easily assessable for adults 60 and over.
National Institutes of Health by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
NIH SeniorHealth by the National Institutes of Health.
Public Health Emergency Information. Public Health and Medical Emergency Support for a Nation Prepared.
SNAP to Health (Food Stamp Program). Eligibility and application information.
The Social Security Administration. SSI and SSDI benefits. Toll-free number operates from 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day. The website contains a wealth of information and resources including on-line databases and publications. Phone: 1-800-772-1213
State Disability and Health Programs
State Health & Human Services List from Healthfinder.
State Independent Living Centers. Information and referral services and other advocacy and support programs, such as help with employment, housing and transportation needs.
Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program (SNAP)
Supporting Military Families by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The Ticket to Work Program offered by the Social Security Administration
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Resources (Military Families, Health, Financial Assistance, Health Insurance, Safety). Contact your county for a Social Worker to help guide you through governmental programs, funding resources, food stamps, utilities, housing credits and more – Office Locator.
U.S. General Services Administration – Resources for Americans with Disabilities
The Weatherization Assistance Program. Offered by the U.S. Department of Energy to help with insulation, windows, sealing of the home.
Help Resources – Private and Non-Profit
2-1-1 Information and Referral. In 2005, 2-1-1 service expanded to reach 46% of the United States population, covering 36 states. While services that are offered through this three-digit telephone number vary from community to community, 2-1-1 (a partnership of United Way and AIRS, the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems) provides callers with information and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis. refers to such services as help with utilities, rent, food pantries, clothing closets, clinics, etc.
AARP. Members above 50 receive many benefits and discounts. People under 50 can obtain an associate membership. Some discounts that require age qualifications are not available. However, many other discounts such as cruises, hotels, car rental, vision and legal services are available. Contact AARP representative for details.
Affordable Housing Online. Database to find housing. Public Housing Waiting Lists. Section 8 Waiting Lists.
Alliance on Aging. Organization provides resources to home care and nursing home resources.
Applying for Social Security Disability. Get a Free Evaluation of your case from Allsup.
BenefitsCheckUp. Helps you learn about and sign up for valuable public and private programs that can save you money on your health care and prescription drugs. This includes the Extra Help through the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Company Patient Assistance Programs and other important federal and state programs.
Center for Improving Value in Healthcare. Resources. Non insurance price valuations for various health care services.
Community Action Partnership. (CAAs) help low-income families move out of poverty by offering a variety of programs, such as Head Start, energy assistance, financial education, transportation, emergency assistance and more. Find a CAA in your community.
Feeding America. Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Includes a local Food Bank Search.
Food Pantry Locator. Ample Harvest provides a search engine to help locate a Food Pantry in your area.
Freecycle. It’s a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and neighborhoods. Over 8 million members around the world.
GoodRX Prescription Discount Card
Government Loan Resources from GovLoans.gov
How to Find Free Stuff on Craigslist
LawHelp.org. Find free legal aid programs, information and forms for your state or territory.
OnSight. For more than 20 years, OneSight has been committed to providing clear vision to millions in need through the hand-delivery of primary vision care and eyewear. They also donate millions of dollars to fund research towards the prevention of optical diseases.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning, among other important issues.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Access a list of Area Agencies on Aging in the US.
Network of Care. Network of Care is a highly interactive, single information place where consumers, community-based organizations and municipal government workers all can go to easily access a wide variety of important information.
OLIO App. We connect neighbours with each other and Food Waste Hero volunteers with local businesses, to share food (and other things) rather than chuck them away.
The Assistance Fund. Non profit dedicated to providing financial assistance to patients with serious and chronic illness.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance. Brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them.
Patient Services Inc. Non profit patient assistance program
RESNA Catalyst Project. resources for Individuals with Disabilities and their Family Members. Statewide Assistive Technology Programs, Alternative Financing Programs, Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology.
Salvation Army. In this new century, The Salvation Army is serving more people in the USA than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life – food, shelter, and warmth. More than 33 million people received help from The Salvation Army in 2004.
TrustMe Health. Answer five simple, but critical medical questions, contact person and a five other details. You will get a customized wallet card to print that shows medical practitioners how to access your medical information. Your medical essentials will be in their hands in case of emergency, hospitalization, etc.
Statistics and Resources
Disabilities/Limitations Statistics
Non-institutionalized adults
Non-institutionalized older adults
Children
More Data
~Nursing home residents 65 years of age and over, according to selected functional status and age, sex, and race: United States, 1985, 1995, and 1999 Health, United States, 2004, table 100
American Journal of Public Health
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Asthma Stats – Allergy Stats)
Autoimmunity Named a Leading Cause of Death Among Women in New Study
Autoimmune diseases: a leading cause of death among young and middle-aged women in the United States (article)
Census Bureau: Americans with Disabilities 1992
Census Bureau: Americans with Disabilities 2002
Census Bureau: Current Population Reports 94-95
Census Bureau: Disability Reports and Briefs
Census Bureau: Disabilities Affect One-Fifth of All Americans
Census Bureau: Disability Data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)
Census Bureau: Disability Status 2000
Cornell University Disability Statistics
Center for Research on Chronic Illness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data Statistics
Emerging Infectious Disease Journal
Health, United States 2004 Report
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
Limitations in Usual Activity, ADL, IADL and Work: Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Health
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDP)
National Center for Health Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics- Disabilities
National Health Interview Survey on Disability NHIS-D Report
National Institute of Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health Autoimmune Disease Research Plan
Partnership for Solutions (Chronic Conditions)
Statistics and Surveys on Disability
Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Health Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2002
US Dept of Health and Human Services
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